Surrounded by majestic saguaro forests and dramatic mountain peaks, Tucson blends the beauty of the natural world with the excitement and amenities of a thriving city. Enjoy outdoor adventures, unique Southwestern cuisine, exploring the arts, and much more on your getaway in Tucson.
Packages & Special Events
- Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
Jan. 30 - Feb. 14
This international marketplace of gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry-making supplies as well as museum exhibits and other treasures includes 44 shows at 42 locations across town. - American Indian Exposition
Jan. 31 - Feb. 14
American Indian artists and artisans selling original art, craftworks, and native foods, along with weekend entertainment at Flamingo Hotel Ballroom. - Set in Stone: 2000 Years of Gem & Mineral Trade in the Southwest
Feb. 1 - Feb. 20
Exhibit at Arizona State Museum explores how turquoise, Arizona's state gem, has brought trade and influence to the American Southwest for centuries. - Carnival of Illusion
Feb. 5 - May. 29
National recipients of Excellence in Magic Roland Sarlot & Susan Eyed perform Victorian-inspired magical parlour show to only 35 guests. Ticket includes 2-for-1 dinner. Doubletree Hotel Reid Park. - Tubac Festival of the Arts
Feb. 10 - Feb. 14
The Village of Tubac hosts festival outdoors with hundreds of visiting artists, craftspersons, and musicians as well as a food court offering ethnic treats. - 2010 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
Feb. 11 - Feb. 14
Tucson Gem and Mineral Society presents Tucson's original gem show, now at Tucson Convention Center, featuring "Gems and Gem Minerals." - Cochise County Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering
Feb. 12 - Feb. 14
A celebration of Arizona's rich cowboy heritage with more than 50 acclaimed poets and musicians from 11 states gathering to recount Arizona's history in poetry and song. - Sweetheart Valentine's Dance with Big Band Express
Feb. 13
Tucson Jazz Society presents the 16-piece Big Band Express with vocal sensation Crystal Stark in concert at Starr Pass Resort. - 'Astro Amore' at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter
Feb. 13 - Feb. 14
Celebrate Valentine's Day by gazing at stars and planets through a powerful telescope as part of the love-inspired program at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter presented by the University of Arizona. - Moveable Musical Feast: Tucson Museum of Art
Feb. 13
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents music by the string orchestra and piano trio, plus a delicious four-course meal and the Ansel Adams photography exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art. - Valentine's Day Homecoming Concert
Feb. 13
AZ Entertainment & Events presents chart-topping, jazz vocalist Diane Schuur and former bandmate Jeff Daniel, "Godfather of Tucson Jazz," and his band in concert at The Westin La Paloma. - Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
Feb. 13 - Feb. 20
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2010 with Family Day festival at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, Feb 13; and dinner/casino event at Tohono O'odham Nation Desert Diamond Casino, Feb 20. - Love Bites
Feb. 13
Desert Voices, Arizona's premier GLBT&S Chorus presents a Valentine's Day concert with hors d'oeuvres, wine and drink, and an auction. - Wine and Roses on Valentine's Day
Feb. 13
A concert of love songs of the great jazz singers of the 1930s and 1940s performed by Earla Porch and accompanied by Rob Reseter on piano and Mike Levy on bass at Steinway Piano Gallery. - I Love Zoo
Feb. 14
Reid Park Zoo hosts free Valentine's Day activities for kids, including making valentines featuring favorite animals. - 3rd Annual Ketubah Exhibit
Feb. 14 - Apr. 5
The Jewish History Museum presents a ketubah exhibit with a 14th-century wedding cap, a 16th-century wedding hood, a wedding ketubot, and photos and gowns celebrating Jewish marriage traditions. - Woo at the Zoo
Feb. 14
Reid Park Zoological Society hosts a Valentine's buffet dinner at the zoo, with light-hearted discussion by animal experts on the mating behaviors of wild animals, and interactive activities. - World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship
Feb. 15 - Feb. 21
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, hosts the world's best 64 available men golfers at this internationally televised match-play event that benefits The First Tee and other local charities. - Iron Kisses
Feb. 16 - Mar. 7
The Invisible Theatre presents a profound, funny and heartfelt celebration of brothers, sisters, parents, and children. - Walking With Dinosaurs/The Arena Spectacular
Feb. 17 - Feb. 21
The biggest act to play at the Tucson Convention Center features lifesize dinosaurs roaming the arena floor. - 2010 Festival of Indian Arts
Feb. 20 - Feb. 21
Celebrate the native cultures of the American Southwest with a showing of works by more than 50 artists, music and dance performances, and food vendors at Hotel Tucson City Center. - Tucson Rodeo
Feb. 20 - Feb. 28
The Tucson Rodeo, or La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys), is one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America. Located at Tucson Rodeo Grounds. - A Chopin Cornucopia
Feb. 21
Chamber Music Plus Southwest's musical and theatrical celebration of Frederic Chopin's 200th birthday offers a complete performance of his work for cello and piano and readings of his letters. - Tucson Rodeo Parade
Feb. 25
Tucson's mostly horse-drawn parade has been presented since 1925, and is considered the country's largest non-motorized parade. For more information, visit tucsonrodeoparade.org. - Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life and Legends
Feb. 27 - Jul. 3
Tucson Museum of Art presents works by Andy Warhol, including portraits of Muhammad Ali and Marilyn Monroe and illustrations of Campbell's soup cans and other images of American pop culture.
- The world’s largest event of its kind! The 2010 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase—show listings, ground transportation options, FAQ and more.
- The Tucson Rodeo, or La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys), is one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America!
- The USA Badminton Senior Nationals are coming to Tucson on March 17-20, 2010!
- See the World’s Top 64 Golfers in Tucson February 15-21, 2010 during the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.
- A priceless opportunity! Save up to $30,000 on your groups master account.
- El Charro Mexican Cafe was named one of America's 50 Food Icons by NRN Magazine.
- The Lodge at Venana Canyon, Loews Ventana Canyon, and the Westin La Paloma all received Golf Magazine's Silver Medal for Premier Resorts in their March 2010 issue!
- Want to find out more about what to do in Tucson? The New York Times just published an article entitled 36 Hours in Tucson, Arizona in the Travel section.
- Major League Baseball warms up in Tucson. Catch all the excitement as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies and other big league teams play in Tucson.
- "If you’re going camping in the Arizona desert, the first thing you need is a tent. The second thing is a lot of goats." Read this UK Times Online article to find out why!
- Tucson on the cheap: have fun for next to nothing.
- Travel Channel's Adam Richman came to Tucson to shoot an episode of Man vs. Food!
- Stone Canyon Club was listed in Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses 2009/10!
- Business Week magazine and Next Generation Consulting listed Tucson as one of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids, and #16 on a list of Best Places to Live and Work for Young Professionals.
- Come see why Lance Armstrong believes Tucson to be a cycling Mecca.
- View this PDF of a great little Sunset Magazine article on what to do in Tucson.
- The August/September 2009 issue of Hispanic Magazine lists Tucson in the Top 10 Cities for Hispanics! Vamos a Tucson!
- American Style Magazine's readers selected Tucson as one of the 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations in the United States!
- Every weekend, Tucson's downtown is bustling with family friendly activities.
- Budget Travel Magazine named Tubac, Arizona as one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in America!
- Washington post lists Kitt Peak as top locale for stargazing.
- The fourth Saturday in October is National Make A Difference Day! See how the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau made a difference.
- Meet other travelers who share your interests and find recommendations at GoSeeArizona.com.
- Come take a look at our YouTube Channel and watch videos about Tucson and it's fantastic attractions!
- Do you Tweet? Add Tucson Surprises as a Twitter friend and find out what is going on in Tucson!
- Tucson’s Sonoran Desert is a Top 10 Stateside Safari!
- TucsonSurprises: #Tucson Festival of Books has a list of all the hotels that are offering special rates to festival attendees! http://bit.ly/96tjdO - Tweeted on Feb 04, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: #Tucson Rodeo Parade officials announce this year's Grand Marshall @ 1. Who do you think it will be? - Tweeted on Feb 04, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT @TucsonFoodDude: If dining out, make wine an adventure - Includes thoughts from some great #Tucson chefs: http://ow.ly/13py8 - Tweeted on Feb 04, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT @VisualRiver: http://twitpic.com/11cnr6 - 2009 #tucson #rodeo was great. for more pics http://alturl.com/5s2k - Tweeted on Feb 04, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT @exceptionalgems: Tourmaline is hot at the Tucson Gem Show this week, especially in the reds and pinks; good activity in the green too. - Tweeted on Feb 04, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: What's the oldest event in #Tucson? The Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo! 85 yrs! Get you tix now. http://bit.ly/cUNlzb Feb20-28 Dust & - Tweeted on Feb 04, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT RT @Artbeads: Today at Tucson's Gem Show we saw dinosaur eggs, giant geodes, fossils & carvings. Virtual Tour Here! http://bit.ly/ciIKds - Tweeted on Feb 03, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT @InterweaveNews: Trend report: blue gems (blue kyanite, blue garnet, chalcedony) hot in Tucson , http://bit.ly/d4h1Mb #tucsongemshow - Tweeted on Feb 03, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT @TucChildMuseum: Buying Walking w/Dinosaurs Tix for Tucson shows? Promo code TCM gets 5% off. Benefits Museum Info http://bit.ly/cADN7A - Tweeted on Feb 03, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT @TFOB: Maaza Mengiste is coming to the Tucson Festival of Books! Find out more about this Pushcart Prize nominee. http://ow.ly/13ayI - Tweeted on Feb 02, 2010













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